The speakers discuss the effects of alcohol and the appeal of alcohol-free drinks, highlighting the desire for a pleasant evening and healthy consumption. They also mention the influence of packaging on taste perception and express interest in CBD drinks and preference for non-alcoholic beer.
What with Christmas parties and work drinks, this time of year can feel like one long hangover. But a new generation of alcohol-free alternatives is emerging which claim to offer the fun of alcohol without the painful morning-after. Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample are joined by science correspondent Hannah Devlin to sample some of these drinks and interrogate the science behind them. Help support our independent journalism at
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